Hello Smart Mum, It’s been a long lockdown season. Phew! Whoever thought we would still be grappling with the disruptive social, economic and emotional effects of this pandemic in these ‘ember’ months? I am sure I speak for majority of the parents reading this when I say it has been hectic. But we have survived so far, and we will continue to thrive till we see out this phase. One of the main areas of triumph recently for most mothers has been the ability to pay closer attention to the nutrition of their kids. The reason for this is not far-fetched, as no mother can afford to have her baby or ..read more

Every year, World Breastfeeding Week highlights the health and wellbeing benefits of breastfeeding for babies and their mothers. Climate change and environmental pollution are some of the most important challenges that countries around the world face today. This year, World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is focusing on the role of breastfeeding to protect the environment, its importance for both the planet and its people. The level of CO2 (Carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere has risen significantly in the last few decades and this continuing rise is attributed to the burning fossil fuels for energy (C ..read more

HAYAT KIMYA, manufacturer of Nigeria’s number one choice diaper, MOLFIX is pleased to introduce their newest product, the MOLFIX Air Dry Baby Diaper which is unarguably their best diaper yet in the Nigerian market! The Air Dry Baby Diaper is a new and improved addition to the MOLFIX collection, showcasing the brand’s continued efforts to provide MO’ babies with skin-friendly, ultra-breathable, and ultra-absorbent diapers. To further ascertain this postulation; The Managing Director of HAYAT KIMYA Nigeria, Mr. Doruk Emiroglu was keen to state that, “We are proud to be producing high-quality b ..read more

Recent studies carried out by scientists all over the world have found out that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus are “asymptomatic”, meaning they lack symptoms and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. In light of this new evidence, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control recommends in its advisory, published on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the wearing of face masks, (or equivalent) as an optional additional layer of protection to other measures such as physical distancing, hand and respira ..read more

Your biggest contribution to solving the coronavirus pandemic is to stay home, except if you are in the frontline fighting the pandemic. Your staying home is tantamount to saving lives, stopping the spread of COVID 19 and flatting the curve of infection in the process. The importance of your staying home cannot be over-emphasized enough. As a parent, we bet you don’t need much convincing to stay home, knowing how fatal this disease is. But there are days you may run out of groceries and need to stock up or in the case, the lockdown / social distancing is not getting relaxed but extended and yo ..read more

The importance of being physically active cannot be overemphasized on the health of a child and parents alike. We have all heard it many times before that regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you lose weight, reduce your risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, reduces your risk of cancer, improves your mental health, increases your chances of living longer and improve your sleep and even improve your sexual health. The World Health Organization recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily for children ..read more

The holidays can be exciting and enjoyable at the same time depressing depending on your circumstance. Perhaps you intend to travel home to see your parents and loved ones whom you have not seen for a long time. As people gather together there is a tendency to begin to compare yourself to other who appear more successful or people may even measure your progress by other standards making you feel bad about the things you have not been able to achieve. If you’re trying to conceive, they may say “When will you give us grand children?” Or “when will I become an aunt or an uncle?” ‘’I want to see m ..read more

Children develop all sorts of fears ranging from fear of the dark, fear of strangers, fear of thunderstorm, fear of height, fear of injections and even fear of animals and insects. As they grow, they will overcome the fears with necessary support from the parents. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), fears are common among children and are often “a response to a real or at least perceived threat in the child’s environment.” It is normal for children to feel afraid at times. Fear is an emotion that can help kids be cautious. Children will normally outgrow their fears as t ..read more

Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Household air pollution is one of the leading causes of disease and premature death in the developing world. What Then Is Indoor Air Pollution? Indoor Air pollution also known as household air pollution occurs when the indoor environment has been contaminated by the release of harmful or excessive substances into the air, thereby making the air quality unsafe for human’s use. This type of pollution is of particular concern in devel ..read more

Social distancing, quarantine, and the lockdown are all new to us and can trigger a yearning for the usual routine we used to have. Suddenly, we have been stripped of all the daily things that we are used to doing, and we have this 24 hours to ourselves, and we don’t know what to do with it. This new changes will cause a lot of people to get worried and anxious. During these times, feeling anxious could be normal. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some in their life. If you have been feeling really anxious of late, here are some tips on how to cope with anxiety during this pandemic ..read more